Travelling from Seattle to Sapporo: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Seattle to Sapporo. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are Seattle's main airports.
Come in for landing at Sapporo's chief entry point, New Chitose Airport (CTS).
The timezone in Sapporo is UTC+9, which is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Seattle to Sapporo flight.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and four hours ahead of international departures is a smart idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Sapporo
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap Seattle to Sapporo flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it easy to book a Seattle to Sapporo flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to Sapporo? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SEA land at their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
Arriving in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to central Sapporo takes about 1 hour by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Sapporo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CTS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a New Chitose Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from car hire Hokkaido, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and explore beyond Sapporo's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from New Chitose Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
The address for CTS is 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Once your flight from Seattle to Sapporo has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Sapporo is approximately 6 kilometres from Okadama Airport (OKD).
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with an Okadama Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, バジェットレンタカー or Orix and be off and running.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from OKD two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
You can find Okadama Airport at 885 Sakaemachi, Higashi Ward.
Best time to go to Sapporo
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Seattle to Sapporo. June is the most popular month for a trip to Sapporo. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sapporo is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Seattle to Sapporo ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Sapporo in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
More about Sapporo
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Sapporo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sapporo:
Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Sapporo travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Hokkaido Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres north-east of Sapporo, a visit to Asahikawa will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture and Kamikawa Shrine.
Around 386 kilometres south of Sapporo, Akita is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Koizumigata Koen Tennis Court Chikaku Parking Lot, Buzaemonseki Water Park and Omachi Sanchome Gaiku Park.